DANCE PROGRAM FACULTY
MILES KEENEY
Hip Hop, Choreographer
Miles is a New York City based professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher. He's represented by MSA talent agency, and has worked commercially in both New York and Los Angeles. His credits include dancing for Samsung, Silentó, Jason Derulo, and Calvin Chen, as well as choreographing for Broadway Dance Center, The University of Auckland in New Zealand, The University of Virginia, and for countless videos and stage performances. He's had the opportunity to train under the most revered names in the industry on both coasts and has been noted for his power, ferocity, and versatility. Miles graduated in 2015 with a BA in Dance with a double major in Developmental Psychology from Connecticut College. A powerhouse teacher, Miles teaches consistently in New York City at Peridance Capezio Center as well as various studios across the country. He's developed a unique jazz funk style that pulls from his training in hip hop, jazz, contemporary, and modern. His classes leave his students feeling like they channeled their inner superstar and tapped into a higher level of performance quality. He is currently a resident faculty member at Artistic Dance Exchange Competition and Convention, and remains an experienced competition judge, having judged for all regional and national competition dates of Step Up 2 Dance's 2015-2016 season.
MALIK SHABAZZ KITCHEN
Guest Teacher
Malik is a working, multi-hyphenate performer currently based in New York City. A seasoned Dancer, Actor, Singer, and Teacher- Malik has credits ranging from stage, to television, to film. Malik started his career as an original & principal cast member of the MTV series ‘Taking The Stage’. Since his television debut, Malik has continued to work in the entertainment industry with a career spanning over a decade. Other TV credits include HBO’s ‘Last Week Tonight’, ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ and his film debut in Netflix’s ‘Passing’. Some of Malik’s other notable credits include ‘Working’ at New York City Center Encores, Company XIV’s ‘Nutcracker Rouge’, the NBC Upfronts 2016, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Elisa Monte Dance and various TV commercials. Malik was also featured in the Off-Broadway musical ‘The Wrong Man’ written by Ross Golan, choreographed by Travis Wall and directed by Thomas Kail from which Malik won a Chita Rivera Award for excellence in dance. After making his tour debut in Chicago with the smash mega hit ‘Hamilton’ from 2016-2019, Malik made his debut in Hamilton on Broadway in 2021 and made his principal debut on Broadway in 2022. Malik has been teaching professionally since 2010 and strives to share all of the tools and skills he’s learned over the years with his students. Malik puts an emphasis on performance quality, dynamic, technique, and acting for dancers in all of his lessons. Malik is represented by MSA Agency in New York City.
MADDISON CLAY
Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Choreographer
Born and raised in Queensland, Australia, Maddison began dancing at the age of three, training in all styles of dance. Her professional career began at an early age when she was a featured dancer on a children’s television show in Australia. Throughout her youth, she had the opportunity to travel internationally, performing throughout the US and across many venues in Australia. After graduating high school and being accepted into ‘The Ailey School’ at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, she moved to New York City. Since then, Maddison has performed numerous pieces by esteemed choreographers and has worked with multiple contemporary companies throughout New York, including ‘CoreDance Contemporary’, ‘The Collective’ and most recently ‘Animus Movement’. Maddison choreographs and teaches masterclasses both throughout the US and internationally. She is currently on faculty at Broadway Dance Center CTP, WILD Dance Intensive and judges regional and national dance competitions under the ‘Star Dance Alliance’. Maddison has completed her Royal Academy of Dance Advanced 2 examination with Distinction and holds a Certificate lll in Performing Arts.
KRISTEN GRABBE
Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Jumps & Turns, Choreographer
Kristen Grabbe, born and raised in New York, has had a passion for dance that has pushed her far into her dance career. She studied at Marymount Manhattan College as a dance major, working with incredible artists and choreographers in the industry including Sheila Barker, Catherine Cabeen, Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish, and more. In keeping with her teaching passion, she has pursued her convention teaching career as Faculty with Artistic Dance Exchange and OneBeat Dance Brands, with Beyond the Stars and Groove, as well as at several studios across the country. Kristen was also honored to set her work on the dancers at Manhattanville College for their Spring Dance Concert as a Guest Choreographer. She has also created several award winning competition routines since embarking on her choreographic journey, placing in the top 10 across multiple seasons, as well as receiving several choreography awards. Throughout her career, Kristen has been known to inspire students and push their personal boundaries and skill to continuously grow and create their artistry.
ANTONIO BOSS
Hip Hop, Choreographer
Antonio Boss born and raised in South Carolina set out to New York after realizing his dream. Antonio has toured for 6 years with Tony and Emmy Award winning Broadway productions, including "Blast," "Blast II:M.I.X.," and "Aida". After touring Antonio was led by his passion for education. Now teaching in New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York he continues to help young talent develop and mature into the artist they were born to be. His dance company, Erafusion, has performed in many avenues in the entertainment world. Since the beginning, the company has made it through adversity and loss. Led by their passion for dance and performance, Erafusion continues to push themselves to new creative and personal heights, driven by the diversity of its members, regardless of race, gender, and background.
AMANDA BRADSHAW
Disney Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Ballet, Choreographer
Amanda grew up in New Jersey and continued her education in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts where she obtained a BFA in Musical Theatre. While in Pittsburgh, Amanda choreographed for Point Park’s Conservatory Theatre Company and Pittsburgh Playhouse Junior. In Pittsburgh, Amanda taught at local studios including the Pittsburgh CLO Academy as well as served as the Studio Manager and creator of musical theatre and dance curriculum at The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh. Before attending college, Amanda trained as a competitive dancer and worked on a variety of local theatre productions as an assistant choreographer, assistant director, and performer. Amanda was able to study with and assist Tim Santos who was a former choreographer for the Radio City Rockettes. After college, Amanda returned to New York and continued to teach at multiple studios as well as choreograph youth theatre productions. Amanda has also enjoyed working in elementary and middle schools providing after school dance and theatre programs. Amanda has loved working with students of all ages and is looking forward to continuing to share her passion for the performing arts with others.
KENZIE DUMARS
Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Ballet
Born and raised in Maryland, Kenzie DuMars started dance at the young age of three and is now a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer. She trained as a competitive dancer and also participated in a multitude of local and regional theatre productions. Kenzie started teaching and choreographing at the age of 13 where her passion only grew more. After graduating high school, she moved to NYC and studied dance at Marymount Manhattan College. Since then, she has had the pleasure to perform for Sax Fifth Avenue’s Christmas Light Show, Ipsy’s GLAMiversary event at Hudson Yards, “Halloween At The Jane” and numerous other choreography festivals throughout NYC. Kenzie is a certified teacher through Dance Masters of America in ballet, tap and jazz and has passed multiple levels of Acrobatic Arts as a student. She performs, teaches, and choreographs throughout NJ and NY and has received numerous regional and national choreography awards. Kenzie is so happy to also continuing her passion for competitive dance by working with One Beat Dance Brands.
GEORGIA CLAY
Jazz, Contemporary, Jumps & Turns
Born and raised in Queensland, Australia, Georgia Clay has been dancing since the age of three. After years of training in all styles of dance, at eleven she decided to focus on her passion for classical and contemporary dance at the Amanda Bollinger Dance Academy. Georgia has spent considerable time in New York, some of which included training at the esteemed Gelsey Kirkland Academy and Vassiliev Academy of Classical Ballet. After graduating year 12 Georgia moved to the USA, accepting a full Scholarship to The Rock School For Dance Education’s ‘Professional Program’. During her time in America, she performed in several productions and gained invaluable experience training under some of the industry’s finest. Georgia achieved Distinctions in both her Royal Academy of Dance Advanced 2 examination and Australian Conservatoire of Ballet Senior Level examination. Georgia also currently holds Australian Conservatoire of Ballet Teacher Qualifications and an Australian Teachers of Dance Certificate III in Dance Education. In 2021, Georgia completed Queensland Ballet’s teacher training program and has since been running her own successful ballet company “Ballet By Georgia Clay”, which has been featured multiple times on National News. As well as operating her own business she has taught for several dance studios in Queensland and has choreographed numerous award winning routines.
In addition to performing countless works in Australia, she was featured in Animus Movement’s 2022 and 2023 contemporary shows in New York City and has recently joined the Hudson Ballet Theatre in New York. Georgia has an immense love for both teaching and performing and is very passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience, with the next generation.
JAMES FELTON
Ballet
Originally from Michigan, James Felton II is an NYC based freelance Dancer, Teaching Artist, and Choreographer. James trained at Sandra Brewer’s Dance Connection before joining Flint Youth Ballet at Flint School of Performing Arts under Karen Jennings, and spent his summers on scholarship at Collage Dance Collective and Grand Rapids Ballet School. In 2019, James became certified in Progressing Ballet Technique™ and earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance performance & choreography from Western Michigan University in 2021. Specializing in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and partnerwork, James has served private dance studios, public schools, theaters, and conservatories as both Guest Performing and Teaching Artist throughout the Midwest into the Northeast Corridor since 2015. James has been grateful to dance the works of choreographers Jennifer Archibald, George Balanchine, Mike Esperanza, Mikal Fokine, Amy Hall Garner, Kevin Jenkins, Seyong Kim, Gabrielle Lamb, Darrel Moulterie, Jacki Nowicki, Durante Verzola, and Anthony Williams in soloist and principal roles with Eglevsky Ballet, Ballet Theatre Company, Thomas/Ortiz Dance, City Ballet of Boston, Dimensional Dance, Playhouse on Park, and more. James’ choreography has been commissioned by Ballet Theatre Company and Movement Reservoir Dance Company with additional repertoire accepted to perform at Detroit Dance City Festival, Hartford Dance Festival, and Small Plates: Austin.
THEATRE PROGRAM FACULTY
ANNAMARIE MASTROBERARDINO
SHOWSTOPPERS Director
Annamarie has always had her hands on the pulse of the performing arts community. Cast as a performer in many community musical theater productions, a student of Westchester Music Conservatory in voice, and a now mother to an aspiring performer as well, Annamarie is taking her involvement one step further as an enthusiastic facilitator and teacher.
Annamarie has directed all SHOWSTOPPER productions. She has also written original musical theatre production specifically for SHOWSTOPPERS. Annamarie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in the fine arts from Cortland State University as well as a Masters of Science degree in Urban Education from Iona college. Following graduation, Annamarie taught second grade in the Yonkers Public School District for 6 years where she aided in implementing a theater program, directing and producing each student production. Annamarie has also owned and operated Whistle Stop Edu-Care, a day care/preschool program which was an influential and successful institution in Westchester for over 10 years. Annamarie is pleased to combine her talents, ambitions and passions into making NYPAC a home to many young artists.
HALLE MASTROBERARDINO
SHOWSTOPPERS Co-Director/Choreographer
Halle is a graduate of Point Park University where she earned her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance. She grew up as a competitive dancer, and has used her dance training to pursue her musical theatre career. Halle performed in multiple shows during her time at Point Park, and has spent the last two summers at Music Theatre Wichita. Some of her favorite roles include a Player in Pippin, Adella in The Little Mermaid, Madame in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street. On top of performing, sharing her passion for musical theatre and dance has always been very important to Halle. As a NYPAC alumni, Halle is thankful for the dance training and opportunities NYPAC has given her, and continues to give her over time. Halle is so excited to be back, teaching at NYPAC!
RONY LEE GOFFER
Vocal Instructor/Coach
Rony Lee Goffer is originally from Israel. She is an Alumnus of Beit-Zvi, Israel’s foremost school for musical theater. Favorite roles on the Israeli stage include: Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" (Amneris), "A Chorus Line" (Shiela), "Fame-the Musical" (Miss Sherman), and "Oedipus: Trial of the Gods" (Jokasta). In New York, she has appeared in the Queens Players “Hamlet” (Gertrude). She is a recipient of the America-Israel Cultural Scholarship. Rony is also a SONY recording artist, as well as a member of the girl pop duo “XELLE”.